Jimenez v. Colorado Interstate Gas Co.

ORDER RULING ON DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND MOTION TO STAY COUNT II OF PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT

JOHNSON, District Judge.

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff, Edward W. Jimenez, is a Mexican-American. From 23 March 1973 until 15 May 1987, he was employed by defendant, Colorado Interstate Gas Company. In Fall 1985, defendant’s representatives advised plaintiff that his well tender position would be eliminated as part of an ongoing, system-wide reduction in force. They further advised him that well tender duties would be consolidated with those of meter inspector. After passing a written…